Explore the Family Name Drezek
The meaning of Drezek
Polish (Drężek): derivative of drąg, drążek ‘rod, stick, pole’ or drążyć ‘to hollow, to scoop’. The vast majority of its bearers live in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, especially in Ostrołęka County (also near to the Drężek village, named with this surname).
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How common is the last name Drezek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drezek has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th in terms of frequency but by 2010, it had risen to the 72,332nd spot, marking a growth rate of 3.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 241 to 269 over the same period, reflecting an 11.62% change. However, the proportion of people named Drezek per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #72,332 | 3.14% |
| Count | 241 | 269 | 11.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drezek
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Drezek surname identified as White throughout both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minimal decrease of 0.67% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities, rising from 2.07% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. No individuals with the Drezek surname reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 94.8% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 3.35% | 61.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |